It is the highest national honor in this field and is awarded to per- sons and institutions that deserve special recognition for their influence on care and midwifery in Germany. The health scientist has been active - both voluntarily and as part of her job – in this area for decades. The German Nursing Council (DPR) honored her scientific work as being innovative and sustainable. New care didactical concepts have been developed and successfully established by Darmann-Finck and the other two prize winners. This work includes the creation of degree courses and research networks.